For the most part, TV Squad doesn't cover professional wrestling, despite pro-wrestling and television being synonymous since the 1950's. It could be because wrestling is a world unto itself and there are certainly enough blogs out there that cover the subject. In this instance, an exception has been made since wrestling and TV icon Captain Lou Albano has passed away. He was 76.

He was known mostly for his work with the WWF (now the WWE) in the '8's and his participation in the first WrestleMania as well as several thereafter. Hell, he was instrumental in creating that event by participating in Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" music video which led to "The War to Settle the Score" on MTV which led to ... well, you know.

I met Captain Lou back when I worked on the indie professional wrestling circuit (a long story that perhaps will be written of more someday). He was a nice guy, but had a few quirks that kept him interesting. In short, he was like everyone else that worked in wrestling.

Professional wrestling, and quite possibly the entire TV industry, has died a little today. Rest in peace, Captain Lou.